On 3 October, Saiful Anwar was moved from Idi Rayeuk Police Sector (Polsek Idi Rayeuk), Idi Rayeuk Sub-district, East Aceh District, to Langsa Prison, Langsa Sub-district, East Aceh District. Following his transfer he was given access to lawyers. He is reportedly ill as a result of the torture or ill-treatment he suffered while being held in Polsek Idi Rayeuk.